Gregory L. Hall, MD
Author of Precision Medicine for African Americans (Springer Nature) · President, Cuyahoga County Board of Health
Recognized By
National authority on African American health
One of medicine’s foremost voices on African American health
About
Better care starts with better questions
For more than 30 years, Dr. Greg Hall has practiced internal medicine in his hometown of Cleveland. His work centers on a simple observation: clinical guidelines, lab reference ranges, and treatment decisions are often built on data that underrepresent Black patients, and the result is missed diagnoses, less effective treatment, and avoidable harm.
His response is a precision medicine framework that uses ancestry, genetics, environment, and population data to ask better questions, then tailors care to the individual patient. That framework is the foundation of his two Springer Nature textbooks, including Precision Medicine for African Americans, now in its second edition (2025) and used by clinicians across the country.
Dr. Hall has delivered more than 50 national CME presentations through Pri-Med’s “Bridging the Gap” series, with regional conferences in Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Houston, New York, and other cities. He also brings this work to the public through the Better Black Health podcast, Better Black Health TV, and his consumer book Better Black Health.
He serves as President of the Cuyahoga County Board of Health and founded the National Institute for African American Health (NIAAH), a nonprofit that mentors Black pre-medical and medical students, supports research partnerships, and provides consumer health education.
Founder & Board Chair
National Institute for African American Health
Dr. Hall founded NIAAH to mentor future physicians, educate clinicians, and advocate for better health outcomes in the Black community. The nonprofit connects medicine, social science, and community knowledge across the life course, from the classroom to the exam room to the kitchen table.
Its flagship program, NIAAH Scholars, pairs African American pre-med and medical students with African American physicians who guide them through medical school and into practice.
Books
Published work
Precision Medicine for African Americans
A concise, evidence-based guide to important clinical differences and better outcomes. The second edition adds chapters on bias, pain management, emotional and cultural intelligence, and sickle cell disease.
View on Springer →
Patient-Centered Clinical Care for African Americans
A comprehensive, evidence-based clinical guide written specifically for the care of African American patients.
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Better Black Health
A consumer companion that translates the clinical research into practical guidance for readers and patients, in the age of precision medicine.
Learn more →Media & Education
Educating clinicians and communities
Bridging the Gap
A national continuing medical education series for primary care clinicians. Recipient of the 2023 NAMEC Best Practice award in medical education.
Pri-Med faculty page →Better Black Health Podcast
Conversations with Black medical specialists and health experts on heart health, cancer, mental health, nutrition, caregiving, and more.
Watch episodes →Better Black Health TV
A physician-hosted series bringing the book and podcast content to a broader audience.
Watch now →Leadership
Appointments
- President, Cuyahoga County Board of Health2020–present · Board member since 2010 · ccbh.net
- Founder & Board Chair, National Institute for African American Healthniaah.org
- National Ambassador, National Medical Association2025–2028
- Member, Ohio Department of Medicaid Advisory Committee2025–present · previously 2004–2025
- Board of Directors, Medical Mutual of Ohio Charitable Foundation
- Associate Clinical Professor, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
- Northeast Ohio Medical UniversityAssociate Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine · Associate Professor of Biomedical Sciences
- Past Chairman, Ohio Commission on Minority Health
Recognition
Selected honors
- Cleveland 230 HonoreeCleveland Public Library · 2026
- HistoryMakers ScienceMakers Digital ArchiveLibrary of Congress · 2025
- Health and Wellness Award100 Black Men of Greater Cleveland · 2025
- NAMEC Best Practice in Advancing DEI in Medical EducationFor “Bridging the Gap” · 2023
- Shirley Chisholm Trailblazer Community AwardNational Congress of Black Women · 2022
- Dr. Arnold L. Heller Memorial Award for Excellence in GeriatricsMenorah Park · 2022
Work with Dr. Hall
Available for keynotes, grand rounds, CME programs, health panels, media interviews, and partnerships.
